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GK51 VWT

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,105 mi
Last recorded122,105 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 VWT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 122,105 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 117,324 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 117,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 112,093 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 106,073 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 100,854 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 94,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres small cracks on sidewalls

Pass 15 Feb 2013 88,627 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 81,915 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 75,103 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 75,103 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 68,142 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 68,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 61,275 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 53,577 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 44,459 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 37,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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GK51 VWT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 104,705 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK51 VWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK51 VWT registered?

GK51 VWT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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